Pitlochry, Scotland
Pitlochry is a Victorian town located at the gateway to the Scottish Highlands in Perthshire. The scenery in this area is remarkable and was a great favorite of Queen Victoria. Since that time it has been a popular tourist destination.
The Atholl Palace Hotel and Spa is a famous site when you approach the town from the south. It sits amongst thickly wooded hills and is very impressive. To the north of the town lies Blair Castle. This castle is equally impressive and is well worth a visit with its paintings and armory collections. There are many other Pitlochry hotels to choose from and which cater to all types of budgets.
Pitlochry is also renowned for its Dam Visitor Center and salmon ladder, Festival Theatre, and woollens shops. For those interested in whisky there are two distilleries - the Blair Atholl and Edradour distilleries.
Pitlochry is ideally located for exploring the marvelous scenery of the Perthshire Highlands. One of the most famous Scottish battles occurred at the Pass of Killiecrankie. This dramatic scenery is not easily forgotten. The Queens view is another sight that must be viewed. In the Pitlochry area there are many footpaths, mountain bike routes and the local rivers are some of the worlds best for trout and salmon fishing.